Ole Miss players get TRO to return to college
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Ole Miss players granted TRO to return for another season
Former Ole Miss starters Dae'Quan Wright (tight end), Zxavian Harris, and Wydett Williams (safety) are among a group of players who received a temporary restraining order allowing them to return to college football for one more season, according to Adam Schefter.
A preliminary injunction from U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney in Colorado opened the door for members of the 2022 high school class who exhausted eligibility after four consecutive seasons to play again in 2026, per CBS Sports. Wright and Williams had signed with NFL teams after the 2026 draft, per Yahoo Sports.
Does signing an NFL contract affect eligibility?
This is where things get complicated. Per CBS Sports, players who signed professional contracts, including NFL or CFL deals, are considered ineligible to return. Participation in rookie minicamps alone does not affect eligibility. Wright and Williams signed contracts, which puts their situations in question even with a TRO in place. Harris reportedly had not signed a contract as an undrafted free agent as of late April, per Yahoo Sports, which would put him in a different position than the other two.
For fantasy purposes, watch how the NFL teams holding Wright's and Williams' contracts respond. If either player returns to college, they come off those rosters and off the fantasy radar for 2026. Harris is worth monitoring on the waiver wire in dynasty formats if his college return is confirmed and his NFL path gets delayed.